Dee Liner, Alabama Football Recruit, Posts Photo With Mystery Cash

Dee Liner, the University of Alabama's top football recruit, posted a photo to his Instagram account over the weekend showing him and two friends flashing giant wads of cash, setting off a firestorm of controversy.

Liner, who appears on the left in the photo wearing a black T-shirt, posted the caption, "Me and my n—as we Ballin!!! #Day1N—as #StruggleOverWit!" along with the photo, which has since been deleted.

The picture has led many to believe that Liner may have received a payoff in exchange for signing with Alabama. The defensive lineman initially committed to rival Auburn before suddenly switching last minute to the Crimson Tide in January.

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Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel took some heat in January for tweeting a similar photo of himself fanning a wad of cash, according to AL.com. The picture was reportedly taken while the 20-year-old was at an Oklahoma casino.